Tender

DN Colleges Group - Provision of Student Transport Services

DN COLLEGES GROUP

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08 May 2026 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

The DN Colleges Group is actively engaged in a procurement process titled "DN Colleges Group - Provision of Student Transport Services,” focusing on road transport services within the United Kingdom. As part of this tender, the organisation seeks a reliable service provider to manage student transport services for North Lindsey College in Scunthorpe. This process, classified under open procedure, is in the tender stage, allowing interested parties to submit proposals until 8th June 2026, with an enquiry deadline of 29th May 2026. The tender holds a gross value of £300,000 and falls under the main procurement category of services. Post-evaluation, the award period is anticipated to conclude by 1st September 2026, while the contract is set to begin on the same date and run until 31st August 2029, with possible renewals.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, especially those capable of providing comprehensive management including vehicles, drivers, and operational systems. The contract's emphasis on quality with a 60% weight alongside price consideration encourages businesses prioritising service excellence to participate. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited given the tender's suitability criteria. Engaging in this procurement process could significantly enhance business growth through establishing a long-term partnership with a leading educational institution.

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Notice Title

DN Colleges Group - Provision of Student Transport Services

Notice Description

North Lindsey College, of Kingsway, Scunthorpe, DN17 1AJ requires the provision of reliable, safe, and compliant student transport services for designated Route 642. The Service Provider shall deliver a fully managed transport service, including vehicles, drivers, operational management, and all supporting systems required to meet the needs of the College and its learners. The appointed Service Provider will be considered the approved supplier of Student Transport services route 642.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06952c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042761-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DN COLLEGES GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 2RF
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Further Information

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